Panel: Navigating International vs Local Contractor Models, Labour Availability & Workforce Constraints to Improve Execution Certainty

9:10 am - Thursday 8th October 2026

  • Understanding the trade-offs between regional contractors with local knowledge and international contractors with data center experience to reduce execution risk
  • Assessing how labour availability, union rules and language localisation differ across different markets to inform realistic project resourcing
  • Developing training programmes and industry partnerships to strengthen the talent pipeline

Speakers:

Independent Expert
Independent
Senior Director of Design & Construction
Iron Mountain Information Management